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CRISPR Gene Editing Breakthrough Could Eliminate Malaria by Targeting Mosquitoes

UNITED STATES — Scientists have unveiled a CRISPR-based gene-editing breakthrough that may dramatically reduce the spread of malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes to prevent them from carrying the deadly parasite.

STD Rates Rising Sharply in Georgia and South Carolina, Report Finds

SOUTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA — A new health report has placed Georgia and South Carolina among the top states in the nation for rising sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates, raising

12 Reasons Why People in Pennsylvania Are Built Different Than the Rest of the Country

PENNSYLVANIA — There’s no place quite like the Keystone State. It’s a strange yet wonderful fusion of steel-town grit, Appalachian tradition, East Coast sass, and Amish calm. Here, you’ll find

Unrestrained Driver Dies in Iberia Parish Crash, Louisiana State Police Warn of Seat Belt Risks

IBERIA PARISH, LOUISIANA — A tragic early morning crash in Iberia Parish has left one woman dead, prompting Louisiana State Police to renew their call for drivers and passengers to

Hooters Closes Dozens of Restaurants Across U.S. as Bankruptcy Restructuring Continues

UNITED STATES – Hooters of America has quietly shuttered at least 23 restaurant locations across 12 states, marking a significant phase in its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The closures

Florida Python Hunt Offers Hands-On Experience with Invasive Species Crisis

FLORIDA — The fight against invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades is more than just a government initiative — it’s also drawing public participation through organized nighttime hunts that

2 Greenville SC Deputies Shot During SWAT Training at Vacant Building

GREENVILLE, SC — A routine SWAT training session in Greenville turned dangerous on Tuesday afternoon after two law enforcement officers were shot inside a vacant building near Wade Hampton Boulevard,

Elizabeth City Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Lane Street Incident

ELIZABETH CITY, NC — One person is dead and two others are recovering after a triple shooting Sunday night in the 500 block of Lane Street, according to the Elizabeth

Hendricks County Man Charged With Raping 9-Year-Old, Arrested in North Carolina

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A 19-year-old Honduran man has been arrested for allegedly forcing a 9-year-old boy to perform sex acts, according to newly released court documents. The suspect, Marvin

South Carolina Woman Arrested for Attacking Ex-Boyfriend with Bleach

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A 24-year-old South Carolina woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting her ex-boyfriend with bleach during a heated argument outside an apartment complex, according to police.

South Carolina Deputy Accused of Stealing Money From Sex Offenders

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina sheriff’s deputy has been fired and arrested after investigators say she stole hundreds of dollars from sex offenders during their registration process at the

Charlotte Stabbing Leaves 4 Injured Near South End, Police Investigating

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A violent altercation early Sunday morning near Charlotte’s South End left four people hospitalized, including one person with serious injuries, according to emergency responders. The stabbing occurred

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